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Human Rights Commission condemns hate attacks on Kiwi kids
Sunday, 23 November 2014, 4:10 pm | Race Relations Commissioner
Race Relations Commissioner Dame Susan Devoy has condemned the latest hate attacks on New Zealand children. More >>
Support for Chinese Kiwis Heritage Bid
Sunday, 23 November 2014, 4:07 pm | Race Relations Commissioner
The Human Rights Commission says people wanting to turn a shipwreck into a money making venture should have talked with Chinese Kiwi leaders and families first. More >>
Changing face of NZ should be reflected in newsrooms
Friday, 19 September 2014, 4:23 pm | Race Relations Commissioner
With Fairfax Media’s Journalism Intern search closing on Sunday, Race Relations Commissioner Dame Susan Devoy is urging aspiring journalists from Maori, Pacific and ethnic communities to apply. The deadline was recently extended to 10pm, Sunday ... More >>
HRC praises Auckland mum for speaking out
Monday, 1 September 2014, 4:08 pm | Race Relations Commissioner
Race Relations Commissioner Dame Susan Devoy has praised an Auckland mother of four who went public after humiliating treatment by staff at The Warehouse. More >>
Diversity Forum Opening Speech
Sunday, 24 August 2014, 10:59 am | Race Relations Commissioner
It is my great honour to welcome you all to the tenth New Zealand Diversity Forum. More >>
We have a lot of work to do – Race Relations Commissioner
Monday, 11 August 2014, 11:20 am | Race Relations Commissioner
Race Relations Commissioner Dame Susan Devoy says “politicians making fun of an entire race of people isn’t new but it’s disappointing and shameful New Zealand political leaders are still doing it in 2014.” More >>
Racism has no place in sport
Monday, 4 August 2014, 4:29 pm | Race Relations Commissioner
Racism is a coward’s game that has no place on our sports fields says Race Relations Commissioner Dame Susan Devoy. More >>
Learning Te Reo: One Word At A Time
Wednesday, 9 July 2014, 5:32 pm | Race Relations Commissioner
As Māori Language Week nears, Race Relations Commissioner and Māori language student Dame Susan Devoy says instead of making a maunga out of a molehill we should look to our kids for inspiration. More >>
Multilingualism reflects diversity
Tuesday, 17 June 2014, 4:28 pm | Race Relations Commissioner
More youngsters growing up understanding more than one language is good news says Race Relations Commissioner Dame Susan Devoy. More >>
Commission extends sympathies to the South African people
Friday, 6 December 2013, 1:01 pm | Race Relations Commissioner
Race Relations Commissioner, Dame Susan Devoy today extended her sympathies to the family and friends of Nelson Mandela and the South African people. More >>
Commissioner says cartoons are offensive and stigmatising
Thursday, 30 May 2013, 12:39 pm | Race Relations Commissioner
Race Relations Commissioner Dame Susan Devoy says a cartoon published in newspapers is sadly insensitive to the issue of children living in poverty. More >>
New Zealand faith leaders condemn film and violence
Wednesday, 19 September 2012, 11:26 am | Race Relations Commissioner
Christian, Muslim and Jewish faith leaders spoke out today to unreservedly condemn the film and the violence that has led to tragic deaths around the world. More >>
Samoan Language Week Champions 2011
Sunday, 5 June 2011, 12:01 pm | Race Relations Commissioner
As Samoan Language Week events are celebrated by Samoan communities living around the planet, this year’s Samoan Language Champions demonstrate that Samoans are a global family or aiga, Race Relations Commissioner Joris de Bres said today. More >>
Samoan students carrying on a proud tradition
Tuesday, 31 May 2011, 9:44 am | Race Relations Commissioner
“O fanau a tagata e fafaga i upu, a o fanau a manu e fafaga i fugalaau” More >>
Māori and Pacific youth unemployment rates need ac
Tuesday, 16 February 2010, 9:10 am | Race Relations Commissioner
Nearly one in three Māori and Pacific young workers are now unemployed, and action is needed to address their plight, says Race Relations Commissioner Joris de Bres. More >>
Commissioner to examine issues raised by report
Sunday, 25 May 2008, 5:18 pm | Race Relations Commissioner
Race Relations Commissioner Joris de Bres is to examine the issues raised by Massey academic Dr Greg Clydesdale’s report alleging that Pacific migrants are becoming an underclass in New Zealand. More >>
The Treaty of Waitangi and Health Outcomes
Monday, 24 July 2006, 11:19 am | Race Relations Commissioner
Opening remarks by Joris de Bres, Race Relations Commissioner, at the symposium on Human Rights and the Treaty of Waitangi: Healthy Christchurch, 24 July 2006, Christchurch Netball Centre, 10.30 am – 2.15 pm. More >>
Wider Knowledge of Other Languages Vital for NZ
Monday, 3 July 2006, 12:25 am | Race Relations Commissioner
New Zealand needs to shake off its monolingual complacency and recognise the value of language diversity for the nation’s social, economic and cultural development, Race Relations Commissioner, Joris de Bres said today. More >>
Blowing Up The Bamiyan Buddhas – de Bres Speech
Wednesday, 11 December 2002, 9:57 am | Race Relations Commissioner
Blowing Up The Bamiyan Buddhas: It Makes You Think Address at the Dawn Ceremony on the United Nations Day of Cultural Heritage 4 December 2002, Civic Square, Wellington. by Joris de Bres, Race Relations Commissioner More >>
